Author: diantha

Cordyline obtecta Superstar (‘Albatross’PBR) will be introduced at IPM 2019 for the general public but we are showing you here a sneak peak already. Superstar is a new Cordyline with dark, purple red foliage. The foliage is broad and shiny. Superstar has an ascending habit and becomes ca. 150 cm high and 80 wide. Place Superstar in full […]

The breeder of the Carex EverColor® series, Pat Fitzgerald, has received two certificates of the Japanese Plant Breeders’ Rights. His varieties Carex EverColor® ‘Everlime’ and Carex EverColor® ‘Eversheen’ are now also protected in Japan. A great achievement of this renowned breeder. EverColor® ‘Everlime’ has characteristic green foliage with lime margins. It becomes max. 20″ high and wide. […]

Peter Moore has been interviewed by the BBC about his breeding work for the well-known programme Gardeners World. Click here for the entire interview. Concept Plants and Plantipp have various varieties of Peter Moore under management of which several are shown in the broadcast. To mention a few: Choisya White Dazzler, Choisya Royal Lace, Buddleja Berries […]

At Plantarium 2018 there was a special moment for the breeder of the Nepeta Neptune, Kees Jan Kraan. He received the certificate for “Mainstar 2018” from Vitroflora. The “Mainstar” is awarded annually on the German “Beet-und Balkonpflanzentag” (B&B) at the beginning of July. About 900 varieties of summer flowers and balcony plants, such as Dahlia […]

Concept Plants/ Plantipp have signed up various novelties for the novelties inspection at Plantarium 2018. These varieties are all top-of-the range so the expectations are high. In addition to the entries for the inspection, even more introductions will be shown at the stand of Concept Plants/ Plantipp. These introductions can be admired from 22 to 24 […]

Read here our latest press release by UpShoot, LLC about the amazing Rosa Dynamite™ BAM! “If you could only have one plant on your patio, Dynamite™ BAM! rose would be it! This compact, container-friendly rose gives you flowers from spring to fall frost with little to no care. Self-cleaning, no disease issues, and continual flowers!” says […]

Concept Plants participates in the very first edition of the Garden Trials and Trade. The Garden Trials and Trade is the only stop where about 30 companies are showcasing their new varieties in the area of woody plants and perennials. This offers a unique opportunity to see these innovations in full bloom in the middle […]

The latest book on Hydrangea has been written by Tim Boebel and is titled: Today’s Hydrangeas, a buying guide & more. It is a very handy guide to the perfect Hydrangea for your garden and it explains in an easy way how and when to prune your Hydrangea in the different climate zones. We are […]